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Master the Five Steps to Going Nowhere and Revel in the Comfort of Predictability

A Sarcastic Guide to Career Stagnation

Mustapha H
6 min readApr 5, 2023
How to ruin your career
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I’ve managed to climb the corporate ladder relatively fast, and now I’m here to share my unconventional wisdom on how to avoid the very success I’ve achieved. If you want to miss out on promotions, sink your career, and become the office pariah, look no further. I’ve got just the right sarcastic step-by-step guide for you!

I’m here to share with you my foolproof, five-step plan to ensure that your colleagues soar to the top while you comfortably remain in your cozy corner cubicle.

Don’t worry about the responsibilities that come with success; instead, enjoy the simple and usual things things without any surprises.

Are you ready to discover the secrets to mastering the art of self-sabotage, where you will never again have to endure the misery of career advancements or increased responsibility? So grab a cup of coffee, settle into your worn office chair, and let me lead you straight to the heart of professional underachievement.

Step 1: Avoid Learning at All Costs

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Mustapha H
Mustapha H

Written by Mustapha H

I'm passionate about poetry, nature, travel, and exploring life through reading, writing, and communicating.

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